• Fall 2025 Puppy Agility Foundations

    Taught by Liz Helms in Bend, OR

  • 6-Week Class Session 

    Tuesdays: September 2 - October 7

    500-600pm     Puppy Agility Foundations

    Class Description

    Set your puppy up for agility success with our Puppy Foundations class! This course will focus on developing your puppy's confidence, body awareness, and basic skills while keeping training fun and engaging. Your puppy will learn foundational behaviors that will benefit them throughout their agility career while building a strong training relationship with you.

    Topics covered:

    • Focus and engagement games
    • Body awareness exercises
    • Introduction to flat work
    • Building drive and play skills
    • Introduction to reward markers
    • Confidence building on novel surfaces and objects

    Prerequisites: Puppies must be approx. 16 weeks - 10 months of age, be up to date on DHPP vaccines, be comfortable on a leash, and have basic manners.

    Pricing

    $180 for (6) weeks 

    *Max 4 Teams  

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  • Questions?

    Email me at lizdoesagility@gmail.com !

     Payment is due on site at the start of class.  Cash or check. 

    Make checks payable to Liz Does Agility LLC.

    Puppy Agility Foundations will be held indoors on mats at a private property in Bend, OR. Location will be provided in your conformation. Reach out with any questions.

     

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  • About Liz

    Liz is a passionate dog owner and agility trainer whose journey into the sport began in 2021 when her first dog sparked a deep fascination with agility and behavior training. Though relatively new to the competitive scene, Liz brings a lifetime of dog devotion and a unique professional background that enriches her approach to training.

    Drawing from her years as a professional dancer and dance instructor in New York City, Liz's teaching style is characterized by enthusiasm, encouragement, and dynamic energy. Her ability to break down complex movements and concepts into accessible components—refined during her dance career—translates strongly to the precise world of dog agility.

    Liz is dedicated to helping teams find success both inside and outside of the ring. She approaches training with a meticulous eye for detail and a genuine curiosity about the "why" behind canine behavior and agility training methodology. This commitment to understanding the foundations of dog training has made her a perpetual student of the sport.

    Her training philosophy centers on building intentional foundations and creating clarity in communication between handlers and their dogs. Liz welcomes students of all ages and skill levels, bringing the same passion and personalized attention to beginners and advanced students alike.

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